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Author Mark Weeks studied law at Fordham University in New York City. He used that degree to practice law and craft an action infused legal thriller. Book critic Joan Baum has this review.

Commentator David Bouchier wonders how much history we really want and need to know.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Tom Condon to discuss his article, “CT agriculture: New crops, new technologies, (many) old farmers,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Connecticut will soon give bonds to babies born into poverty. Advocates push for criminal justice reform as Connecticut’s legislative session ends soon. A Siena College poll finds New Yorkers aren’t too happy with Governor Hochul right now. And county leaders in New York want answers from the federal government about the migrant crisis.

Governor Lamont says he wants to see thousands of new affordable housing units built in Connecticut over the next two years. Connecticut leads a national effort to crack down on Xylazine. A group of Connecticut lawmakers want to lower the legal blood-alcohol content level for drivers. And the Shinnecock Indian Nation reacts to offshore wind farms in Long Island waters.

A bill aimed at protecting children online has won the approval of the Connecticut Senate. An Act named for a Connecticut native would provide mental health support to Navy sailors. A Connecticut bill would make some criminal confessions by juveniles inadmissible in court. And a former Cuomo aide could have a conviction overturned.

Nassau County will not be accepting any asylum seekers. Police misconduct claims cost Long Islander taxpayers millions. Five Connecticut elementary schools failed to meet the state’s racial diversity requirement this school year. And farming in Connecticut has changed a lot over the years, but the farmers haven’t.

Long Island officials have different ideas on how to respond to migrants that could spill over from New York City. New legislation could make paid sick leave in the U.S. a guarantee. And Connecticut lawmakers are confused by the governor’s nominee to the state supreme court.

A Republican push for stricter work requirements on food stamps gets dismissed. The VA says they’ll work to address service member exposure to toxic chemicals. Some Long Island towns are seeing a big population drop. And a viral Facebook post sparks an initiative to better detect mold in military housing.

Can you stay healthy if you don’t have a permanent home?Pandemic moratoriums have ended in Connecticut, evictions are up and the number of people without a permanent residence is on the rise. With few affordable homes available, the struggle to find a stable place to live can cause a lot of stress. And that can affect people’s health.